Multi-station terminal feeding and rotary pressing equipment and process

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of multi-station terminal loading rotary pressing equipment and process, in which: loading mechanism and feed mechanism one-to-one correspondence and adjacent arrangement, feed mechanism is used to provide terminal material belt, loading mechanism is used to remove terminal material belt from feed mechanism and cut off the terminal of terminal material belt front end, transverse transfer mechanism is used to move to the front side of the designated position of loading mechanism, remove terminal from loading mechanism and transfer to the adjacent place of longitudinal transfer mechanism, longitudinal transfer mechanism is used to receive terminal from transverse transfer mechanism and move to the adjacent place of terminal handover mechanism, terminal handover mechanism is used to receive terminal from longitudinal transfer mechanism and transfer to the pressing station of rotary pressing mechanism, when electric wire is placed in terminal, terminal is extruded and buckled on electric wire by rotary pressing mechanism.The application can load multiple specifications of terminal simultaneously, can realize flexible use of corresponding terminal, save space and cost, easy to install and debug, conducive to improving work efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to equipment for assembling and processing wires and terminals, and more particularly to a multi-station terminal feeding and rotary pressing device and process. Background Technology

[0002] As a crucial consumable in electronic circuit equipment, wires are widely used in signal transmission and power connections in traditional and new energy vehicles. To facilitate convenient and quick electrical wiring connections, terminal blocks are commonly used. When fixing wire terminals, a terminal crimping machine is typically employed. This machine uses a power-driven mechanism to move a punch up and down, pressing the terminal and wire end together, causing localized deformation and a tight seal. In existing technologies, common terminal crimping machines, when dealing with situations requiring crimping multiple specifications of wires with multiple specifications of terminals, can only solve the problem by installing multiple crimping devices or changing crimping dies of different specifications. These methods are not only costly and space-consuming, but also suffer from long crimping waiting times, low crimping efficiency, long debugging times, and frequent die changes. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a multi-station terminal loading and rotating pressing device and process that can simultaneously load multiple specifications of terminals, enables flexible use of corresponding terminals, saves space and cost, is easy to install and debug, and is conducive to improving work efficiency, in order to address the shortcomings of the prior art.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution.

[0005] A multi-station terminal feeding and rotary pressing device includes a machine platform. Multiple feeding mechanisms are located at the rear end of the machine platform. The machine platform is equipped with multiple feeding mechanisms, a transverse conveying mechanism, a longitudinal conveying mechanism, a terminal transfer mechanism, and a rotary pressing mechanism. The feeding mechanisms correspond one-to-one with the feeding mechanisms and are arranged adjacent to each other. The feeding mechanisms provide terminal strips and remove the terminal strips from the feeding mechanisms and cut off the terminals at the front end of the terminal strips. The transverse conveying mechanisms move laterally to a designated position in front of the feeding mechanisms, remove terminals from the feeding mechanisms, and transfer them to the adjacent position of the longitudinal conveying mechanism. The longitudinal conveying mechanism receives the terminals from the transverse conveying mechanisms and moves longitudinally to the adjacent position of the terminal transfer mechanism. The terminal transfer mechanism receives the terminals from the longitudinal conveying mechanisms and transfers them to the pressing position of the rotary pressing mechanism. When a wire is placed inside the terminal, the rotary pressing mechanism presses and fastens the terminal onto the wire.

[0006] Preferably, the feeding mechanism includes a material roll and a drive roller, wherein the terminal strip in the material roll is separated from the paper strip by the drive roller.

[0007] Preferably, the lateral transfer mechanism includes a lateral motion module, the lateral motion end of the lateral motion module is provided with a reversing mechanism that can swing within a preset angle, the motion end of the reversing mechanism is provided with a lateral transfer gripper, the lateral transfer gripper is used to grip the terminal from the loading mechanism.

[0008] Preferably, the moving end of the reversing mechanism is fixed with an inverted L-shaped pressure plate, the horizontal part of the inverted L-shaped pressure plate extends toward the top of the reversing mechanism, and the transverse transfer gripper is installed on the vertical part of the inverted L-shaped pressure plate.

[0009] Preferably, the cutting end of the feeding mechanism is provided with a follower arm, and the end of the follower arm is provided with a follower pressure head. When the reversing mechanism drives the transverse conveying gripper to rotate to the adjacent position of the feeding mechanism and clamp the edge of the terminal, the feeding mechanism performs a cutting action, and the follower arm follows the cutting action and presses against the horizontal part of the inverted L-shaped pressure plate.

[0010] Preferably, the longitudinal transfer mechanism includes a longitudinal motion module, the longitudinal motion end of the longitudinal motion module is provided with a downwardly extending longitudinal motion support arm, the lower end of the longitudinal motion support arm is provided with a longitudinal motion gripper, and the longitudinal motion gripper is used to grip the terminal.

[0011] Preferably, the terminal handover mechanism includes a front-to-back motion module, the moving end of the front-to-back motion module is provided with a lifting motion module, the moving end of the lifting motion module is provided with a left-to-right motion module, and the moving end of the left-to-right motion module is provided with a terminal handover gripper for gripping the terminal.

[0012] Preferably, the terminal handover mechanism includes a base fixedly connected to the machine tool, the front and rear motion module is fixed on the base, the moving end of the front and rear motion module is provided with a vertical plate, and the lifting motion module is fixed on the vertical plate.

[0013] Preferably, the moving end of the left and right motion module is fixed with a transfer support plate, the transfer support plate extends toward the longitudinal conveying mechanism, and the terminal transfer gripper is mounted on the transfer support plate.

[0014] A multi-station terminal feeding and rotary pressing process is implemented using a machine. The machine includes a machine table with multiple feeding mechanisms at its rear end. The machine table is equipped with multiple feeding mechanisms, a lateral conveying mechanism, a longitudinal conveying mechanism, a terminal transfer mechanism, and a rotary pressing mechanism. The feeding mechanisms correspond one-to-one with the feeding mechanisms and are arranged adjacent to each other. The process includes the following steps: Step S1, the feeding mechanism provides terminal strips to the feeding mechanism; Step S2, the feeding mechanism removes the terminal strips from the feeding mechanism and cuts off the terminals at the front end of the terminal strips one by one; Step S3, the lateral conveying mechanism moves laterally to a designated position on the feeding mechanism. In step S4, the longitudinal transfer mechanism takes the terminal to be cut from the transverse transfer mechanism and moves it to the adjacent position of the longitudinal transfer mechanism after the transverse transfer mechanism cuts the terminal. In step S5, the longitudinal transfer mechanism takes the terminal from the transverse transfer mechanism and then moves longitudinally to the adjacent position of the terminal transfer mechanism. In step S6, when the wire is placed inside the terminal of the terminal of the rotary pressing mechanism, the rotary pressing mechanism presses and fastens the terminal to the wire.

[0015] The multi-station terminal feeding and rotary pressing device disclosed in this invention, during operation, first loads of terminals of different specifications onto the feeding mechanism, which provides terminal strips to the feeding mechanism. When the feeding mechanism removes the terminal strips from the feeding mechanism, it can cut off the terminals at the front end of the terminal strips one by one. The transverse transfer mechanism clamps the terminals to be cut on the feeding mechanism. After the feeding mechanism cuts the terminals, it removes the terminals from the feeding mechanism and transfers them to the adjacent position of the longitudinal transfer mechanism. Then, it performs longitudinal transfer, where the longitudinal transfer mechanism picks up the terminals from the transverse transfer mechanism. Afterward, it moves longitudinally to the adjacent position of the terminal transfer mechanism, where the terminal transfer mechanism picks up the terminals. Then, it is transferred to the pressing station of the rotary pressing mechanism. When the wire is placed inside the terminal of the pressing station of the rotary pressing mechanism, the rotary pressing mechanism presses and fastens the terminals onto the wire. The rotary pressing mechanism rotates several stations as needed, waiting to perform the next pressing task. Compared with existing technologies, this invention can simultaneously load terminals of various specifications, which better realizes the flexible use of terminals of corresponding specifications. It is not only easy to install and debug, but also helps to improve work efficiency. At the same time, the device saves space and has lower application costs, thus better meeting application needs. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 The three-dimensional structure of the multi-station terminal feeding and rotary pressing device of the present invention Figure 1 ;

[0017] Figure 2 The three-dimensional structure of the multi-station terminal feeding and rotary pressing device of the present invention Figure 2 ;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the lateral transfer mechanism, the longitudinal transfer mechanism, and the terminal handover mechanism;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the feeding mechanism and the lateral conveying mechanism;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the lateral transfer mechanism;

[0021] Figure 6 Structure of the longitudinal transfer mechanism Figure 1 ;

[0022] Figure 7 Structure of the longitudinal transfer mechanism Figure 2 ;

[0023] Figure 8 Structure of the terminal connection mechanism Figure 1 ;

[0024] Figure 9 Structure of the terminal connection mechanism Figure 2 . Detailed Implementation

[0025] The present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0026] This invention discloses a multi-station terminal feeding and rotary pressing device, combined with Figures 1 to 9 As shown, it includes a machine platform 1, with multiple feeding mechanisms 2 at the rear end of the machine platform 1. The machine platform 1 is equipped with multiple loading mechanisms 3, a transverse conveying mechanism 4, a longitudinal conveying mechanism 5, a terminal transfer mechanism 6, and a rotary pressing mechanism 7. The loading mechanisms 3 correspond one-to-one with the feeding mechanisms 2 and are arranged adjacent to each other. The feeding mechanisms 2 are used to provide terminal strips, and the loading mechanisms 3 are used to remove the terminal strips from the feeding mechanisms 2 and cut off the terminals at the front end of the terminal strips. The transverse conveying mechanism 4 is used to move laterally to the finger... The terminal is taken out from the front of the feeding mechanism 3 at a fixed position and transferred to the adjacent position of the longitudinal transfer mechanism 5. The longitudinal transfer mechanism 5 is used to pick up the terminal from the transverse transfer mechanism 4 and move longitudinally to the adjacent position of the terminal transfer mechanism 6. The terminal transfer mechanism 6 is used to pick up the terminal from the longitudinal transfer mechanism 5 and transfer it to the pressing position of the rotary pressing mechanism 7. When the wire is placed inside the terminal, the rotary pressing mechanism 7 presses and fastens the terminal to the wire.

[0027] During operation, the aforementioned equipment first loads rolls 20 of terminals of different specifications onto the feeding mechanism 2. The feeding mechanism 2 then supplies terminal strips to the loading mechanism 3. When the loading mechanism 3 removes the terminal strips from the feeding mechanism 2, it can cut off the terminals at the front end of the terminal strips one by one. The transverse transfer mechanism 4 clamps the terminals to be cut on the loading mechanism 3. After the loading mechanism 3 cuts the terminals, the terminals are removed from the loading mechanism 3 and transferred to the adjacent position of the longitudinal transfer mechanism 5 for further processing. The device performs a longitudinal transfer, whereby the longitudinal transfer mechanism 5 picks up the terminal from the transverse transfer mechanism 4, then moves longitudinally to the adjacent position of the terminal transfer mechanism 6, where the terminal transfer mechanism 6 picks up the terminal again, and then transfers it to the pressing station of the rotary pressing mechanism 7. Once the wire is placed inside the terminal at the pressing station of the rotary pressing mechanism 7, the rotary pressing mechanism 7 presses and fastens the terminal onto the wire. The rotary pressing mechanism 7 rotates several stations as needed, awaiting the next pressing task. Compared to existing technologies, this invention can simultaneously load terminals of various specifications, achieving better flexibility in using terminals of corresponding specifications. It is not only easy to install and debug, but also improves work efficiency. Furthermore, the device saves space and has lower application costs, better meeting application requirements.

[0028] To achieve smooth feeding, in this embodiment, the feeding mechanism 2 includes a material roll 20 and a drive roller 21. The terminal strip inside the material roll 20 is separated from the paper strip by the drive roller 21. In practical applications, the material rolls 20 of multiple feeding mechanisms 2 are simultaneously placed in a slidable receiving box 22.

[0029] Combination Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, regarding the preferred structure of the lateral transfer mechanism 4, in this embodiment, the lateral transfer mechanism 4 includes a lateral motion module 40. The lateral motion end of the lateral motion module 40 is provided with a reversing mechanism 41 that can swing within a preset angle. The motion end of the reversing mechanism 41 is provided with a lateral transfer gripper 42. The lateral transfer gripper 42 is used to grip the terminal to the feeding mechanism 3.

[0030] As a preferred embodiment, the moving end of the reversing mechanism 41 is fixed with an inverted L-shaped pressure plate 43, the horizontal part of the inverted L-shaped pressure plate 43 extends toward the top of the reversing mechanism 41, and the transverse transfer gripper 42 is installed on the vertical part of the inverted L-shaped pressure plate 43.

[0031] Furthermore, the cutting end of the feeding mechanism 3 is provided with a follower arm 30, and the end of the follower arm 30 is provided with a follower pressure head 31. When the reversing mechanism 41 drives the transverse conveying gripper 42 to rotate to the adjacent position of the feeding mechanism 3 and clamp the edge of the terminal, the feeding mechanism 3 performs a cutting action, and the follower arm 30 follows the cutting action and presses against the horizontal part of the inverted L-shaped pressure plate 43.

[0032] In the above structure, based on the cooperation between the follower arm 30 and the inverted L-shaped pressure plate 43, during the cutting action of the feeding mechanism 3, the follower arm 30 can press the inverted L-shaped pressure plate 43, so that the transverse transfer gripper 42 remains stable, thereby improving the accuracy and reliability of the feeding mechanism 3 in performing the cutting task, and ensuring that the transverse transfer gripper 42 can smoothly take away the cut single terminal.

[0033] Combination Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in this embodiment, the longitudinal transfer mechanism 5 includes a longitudinal motion module 50. The longitudinal motion module 50 has a longitudinal motion support arm 51 extending downward at its longitudinal motion end. The lower end of the longitudinal motion support arm 51 has a longitudinal motion gripper 52, which is used to grip the terminal.

[0034] Combination Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, regarding the specific structure of the terminal transfer mechanism 6, in this embodiment, the terminal transfer mechanism 6 includes a front-back motion module 60, the moving end of the front-back motion module 60 is provided with a lifting motion module 61, the moving end of the lifting motion module 61 is provided with a left-right motion module 62, and the moving end of the left-right motion module 62 is provided with a terminal transfer gripper 63 for gripping the terminal.

[0035] In the above structure, the transverse transfer gripper 42, the longitudinal motion gripper 52, and the terminal transfer gripper 63 are preferably pneumatic grippers.

[0036] Regarding the further structure of the terminal transfer mechanism 6, in this embodiment, the terminal transfer mechanism 6 includes a base 64 fixedly connected to the machine base 1, the front and rear motion module 60 is fixed on the base 64, the moving end of the front and rear motion module 60 is provided with a vertical plate 65, and the lifting motion module 61 is fixed on the vertical plate 65.

[0037] Based on this, a transfer support plate 66 is fixed to the moving end of the left and right motion module 62. The transfer support plate 66 extends towards the longitudinal conveying mechanism 5, and the terminal transfer gripper 63 is mounted on the transfer support plate 66. Both the front and rear motion module 60 and the left and right motion module 62 are horizontally arranged motor screw motion mechanisms.

[0038] To better describe the technical solution of this invention, this invention also proposes a multi-station terminal feeding and rotary pressing process, combined with... Figures 1 to 9 As shown, the process is implemented based on a device, which includes a machine platform 1. Multiple feeding mechanisms 2 are located at the rear end of the machine platform 1. The machine platform 1 is equipped with multiple loading mechanisms 3, a transverse conveying mechanism 4, a longitudinal conveying mechanism 5, a terminal transfer mechanism 6, and a rotary pressing mechanism 7. The loading mechanisms 3 correspond one-to-one with the feeding mechanisms 2 and are arranged adjacent to each other. The process includes the following steps:

[0039] Step S1: The feeding mechanism 2 provides terminal strips to the loading mechanism 3;

[0040] In step S2, the feeding mechanism 3 takes out the terminal strip from the feeding mechanism 2 and cuts off the terminals at the front end of the terminal strip one by one;

[0041] In step S3, the lateral transfer mechanism 4 moves laterally to the front of the loading mechanism 3 at a designated position, clamps the terminal to be cut on the loading mechanism 3, and after the loading mechanism 3 cuts the terminal, the lateral transfer mechanism 4 takes the terminal out from the loading mechanism 3 and transfers it to the adjacent position of the longitudinal transfer mechanism 5.

[0042] In step S4, the longitudinal transfer mechanism 5 picks up the terminal from the transverse transfer mechanism 4, and then moves longitudinally to the adjacent position of the terminal transfer mechanism 6;

[0043] In step S5, the terminal transfer mechanism 6 picks up the terminal from the longitudinal transfer mechanism 5 and then transfers it to the pressing station of the rotary pressing mechanism 7;

[0044] Step S6: When the wire is placed inside the terminal of the pressing position of the rotary pressing mechanism 7, the terminal is pressed and fastened to the wire by the rotary pressing mechanism 7.

[0045] Furthermore, during the pressing action, the rotary pressing mechanism 7 is used to press and fasten the terminal and the wire to be pressed together. Specifically, the terminal transfer jaws 63 in the terminal transfer mechanism 6 hold the edge of the terminal material, and the rotary pressing mechanism 7 performs the pressing action on the terminal. Afterward, the rotary pressing mechanism 7 rotates several positions as needed, waiting to perform the next pressing task.

[0046] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions or improvements made within the technical scope of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A multi-station terminal feeding and rotary pressing device, characterized in that, The machine includes a machine platform with multiple feeding mechanisms at its rear end. The machine platform is equipped with multiple loading mechanisms, a transverse conveying mechanism, a longitudinal conveying mechanism, a terminal transfer mechanism, and a rotary pressing mechanism. The loading mechanisms correspond one-to-one with the feeding mechanisms and are arranged adjacent to each other. The feeding mechanisms provide terminal strips. The loading mechanisms remove the terminal strips from the feeding mechanisms and cut off the terminals at the front end of the terminal strips. The transverse conveying mechanisms move laterally to a designated position in front of the loading mechanisms, remove terminals from the loading mechanisms, and transfer them to the adjacent position of the longitudinal conveying mechanism. The longitudinal conveying mechanism receives the terminals from the transverse conveying mechanisms and moves longitudinally to the adjacent position of the terminal transfer mechanism. The terminal transfer mechanism receives the terminals from the longitudinal conveying mechanisms and transfers them to the pressing position of the rotary pressing mechanism. When the wire is placed inside the terminal, the rotary pressing mechanism presses and fastens the terminal onto the wire. The lateral transfer mechanism includes a lateral motion module. The lateral motion end of the lateral motion module is provided with a reversing mechanism that can swing within a preset angle. The motion end of the reversing mechanism is provided with a lateral transfer gripper. The lateral transfer gripper is used to grip the terminal from the feeding mechanism. The moving end of the reversing mechanism is fixed with an inverted L-shaped pressure plate, and the transverse transfer gripper is installed on the vertical part of the inverted L-shaped pressure plate; The material feeding mechanism has a follower arm at the cutting end, and a follower pressure head at the end of the follower arm. When the reversing mechanism drives the transverse conveying gripper to rotate to the adjacent position of the material feeding mechanism and clamp the edge of the terminal, the material feeding mechanism performs a cutting action, and the follower arm follows the cutting action and presses against the horizontal part of the inverted L-shaped pressure plate.

2. The multi-station terminal feeding and rotary pressing equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism includes a material roll and a drive roller. The terminal strip in the material roll is separated from the paper strip by the drive roller.

3. The multi-station terminal feeding and rotary pressing equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The horizontal portion of the inverted L-shaped pressure plate extends toward the top of the reversing mechanism.

4. The multi-station terminal feeding and rotary pressing equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The longitudinal transfer mechanism includes a longitudinal motion module. The longitudinal motion module has a downwardly extending longitudinal motion arm at its longitudinal motion end. The lower end of the longitudinal motion arm has a longitudinal motion gripper for gripping the terminal.

5. The multi-station terminal feeding and rotary pressing equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The terminal handover mechanism includes a front-to-back motion module, the moving end of the front-to-back motion module is provided with a lifting motion module, the moving end of the lifting motion module is provided with a left-to-right motion module, and the moving end of the left-to-right motion module is provided with a terminal handover gripper for gripping the terminal.

6. The multi-station terminal feeding and rotary pressing equipment as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The terminal handover mechanism includes a base fixedly connected to the machine tool, the front and rear motion module is fixed on the base, the motion end of the front and rear motion module is provided with a vertical plate, and the lifting motion module is fixed on the vertical plate.

7. The multi-station terminal feeding and rotary pressing equipment as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The moving end of the left and right motion module is fixed with a transfer support plate, which extends toward the longitudinal conveying mechanism, and the terminal transfer gripper is mounted on the transfer support plate.

8. A multi-station terminal feeding and rotary pressing process, characterized in that, The process is implemented based on the equipment described in claim 1, and the process includes the following steps: Step S1: The feeding mechanism provides terminal strips to the loading mechanism; Step S2: The feeding mechanism takes the terminal strip from the feeding mechanism and cuts off the terminals at the front end of the terminal strip one by one; Step S3: The lateral transfer mechanism moves laterally to the front of the feeding mechanism at a designated position, clamps the terminal to be cut on the feeding mechanism, and after the feeding mechanism cuts the terminal, the lateral transfer mechanism takes the terminal out of the feeding mechanism and transfers it to the adjacent position of the longitudinal transfer mechanism. Step S4: The longitudinal transfer mechanism picks up the terminal from the transverse transfer mechanism, and then moves longitudinally to the adjacent position of the terminal handover mechanism; Step S5: The terminal transfer mechanism takes the terminal from the longitudinal transfer mechanism and then transfers it to the pressing station of the rotary pressing mechanism. Step S6: When the wire is placed inside the terminal of the rotating pressing mechanism, the rotating pressing mechanism presses and fastens the terminal onto the wire.

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